Hemerocallis 'Moses' Fire'

Hemerocallis 'Moses’ Fire': Blazing Red Blooms with Ruffled Drama
Fiery and flamboyant, Hemerocallis 'Moses’ Fire' commands attention with its intensely ruffled, double red blooms that seem to ignite under the summer sun. Each flower bursts with layers of scarlet petals, rich in texture and saturated in colour, accented by a glowing golden throat. A vigorous reblooming variety, this mid-sized daylily adds heat, depth, and bold personality to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 55–65 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm, forming a well-rounded, upright clump
• Flower Colour: Bold red with a golden-yellow throat; fully double, heavily ruffled petals
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer, with reliable rebloom
• Foliage: Arching, green, grass-like leaves; deciduous
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay and loam

Uses and Benefits: Moses’ Fire brings drama and a lush, almost tropical presence to garden beds. Its double flowers add richness and texture that stand out in mass plantings or as a focal point among simpler companions. Ideal for pollinator gardens, mixed borders, or fiery colour-themed plantings, this variety is also drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, and easy to grow.

Companion Plants: Pair with Achillea 'Sassy Summer Sangria', whose tall burgundy-red umbels echo the daylily’s bold tones while adding contrasting form. Add Sedum 'Voodoo', whose dark, succulent foliage and red-pink blooms provide a dramatic low-growing foil. Finish with Pennisetum 'Burgundy Bunny', whose fine-textured, red-tinged blades bring softness and movement to balance the ruffled intensity of Moses’ Fire.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for best flowering and colour saturation; part shade is tolerated. Water regularly during establishment and during dry periods. Remove spent blooms to encourage reblooming and maintain appearance. Cut foliage back in fall or early spring. Divide every 3–4 years to maintain health and bloom production.

History: Introduced by daylily hybridizer Buddy Hall, Hemerocallis 'Moses’ Fire' was one of the first red double daylilies to combine saturated colour with a strong reblooming habit. It remains a standout among doubles for its full, showy flowers and garden durability.

Final Thoughts: With its layered petals and smouldering red tones, Hemerocallis 'Moses’ Fire' brings a bold and passionate energy to the landscape. It’s the perfect choice for gardeners who love rich colour, dramatic form, and a perennial that delivers long after the first blaze of summer. A fiery favourite that doesn’t fade.